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BEWARE THE SELLER
Read more: BEWARE THE SELLERProperty sellers should not rely on the “blind protection” of the voetstoets clause if they don’t have approved building plans. There is a growing legal shift away from the protective blanket of voetstoets for second-hand property sellers with illegal or […]
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WHAT IS A TITLE DEED?
Read more: WHAT IS A TITLE DEED?If you are planning to buy a new property, you will need to get the title deed transferred into your name to prove that you are the owner of the property. You will need the assistance of an attorney specialising […]
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Do I need a contract before I get married?
Read more: Do I need a contract before I get married?The festive season is upon us as is the time for weddings and celebrations. Every year I am surprised at the number of happy couples waltzing down the aisle to say their vows with no knowledge of the choices they […]
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Traffic Officer confiscates my cell phone: What you should know!
Read more: Traffic Officer confiscates my cell phone: What you should know!Summary Since 2011 the City of Cape Town: Traffic By-Law, 2011 has made it possible for an authorised officer to confiscate your cellular device if you are caught using it in your car while driving. If you end up getting […]
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LEVIES GOING UP in Sectional Title Schemes
Read more: LEVIES GOING UP in Sectional Title SchemesScores of sectional title property owners are faced with hefty levy hikes if their body corporates haven’t made provision for the requirements of new legislation that recently came into effect. Bodies Corporate are now required to have a reserve fund, […]
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Private defence of property
Read more: Private defence of propertyThe common law provides that an owner may protect his property from harm or damage even though there might not be any physical risk of harm to the owner himself. A person may use force in order to protect property […]
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What kind of team do you need to have a Multi Generational Strategy?
Read more: What kind of team do you need to have a Multi Generational Strategy?You might be asking what a Multi Generational Strategy is? Basically, it is a set of Advisory Services that provide much more than traditional estate, financial or asset protection planning. These are without a doubt components of such a strategy […]
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REGISTERING DEATHS AND DEATH CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Read more: REGISTERING DEATHS AND DEATH CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICAMany South African citizens do not know the correct procedures to follow in order to register a death, or how to obtain a death certificate and by whom, until it is too late. Coming to terms with a death […]
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Can my body corporate give me a speeding fine?
Read more: Can my body corporate give me a speeding fine?“I live in a large sectional title complex. I enjoy living there, but some of the rules are getting a bit much. I’ve received a traffic fine in my levy statement for driving faster than the 35km/hour speed limit applying […]
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Duties of a Trustee
Read more: Duties of a TrusteeEver wondered what it entails to act as a trustee of a trust? What does it mean when your nearest and dearest family members ask you to be nominated as trustee in their will or in an Inter vivos trust? […]
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The process of a curatorship application
Read more: The process of a curatorship applicationThere are various reasons why someone would need to be appointed to safeguard another’s affairs, ranging from financial, personal or otherwise. This need could arise due to mental illness, physical disability, or illness set on by old age. Whatever the […]
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Where can I fly my drones?
Read more: Where can I fly my drones?Drones, also sometimes referred to as Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa, partly due to the fact that it is becoming widely available and increasingly affordable. Drone manufacturers are catering for all different types of […]